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N946 OUU

1995 Mazda MX-3

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,072 mi
Last recorded68,072 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-392,659 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN946 OUU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-3
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 68,072 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f track rod end has slight play

rear both brake discs worn

Pass 25 Sep 2014 63,926 miles

exhaust rusty esp front

n/s outer c/v boot perished

o/s wiper is poor

r/o/s flexable hose perished

rack worn and weeping

Fail 4 Sep 2014 63,825 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust rusty and front pipe very poor

f/n/s outer c/v boot perished

nail in r/o/s in tread

r/o/s flexable brake hose perished

steering rack worn o/s and weeping (slight)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 59,200 miles

exhaust rusty

exhaust rusty

o/s c/v boot perished

r/n/s tyre badly perished

rear discs worn

steering rack worn

Pass 1 Aug 2012 54,545 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 54,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 50,914 miles

exhaust rusty

f/o/s brake not giving steady reading (slight)

r/n/s tyre perished

rack worn o/s (slight)

Fail 1 Aug 2011 50,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

exhaust rusty

f/o/s brake not giving steady reading (slight)

r/n/s tyre perished

rack worn o/s (slight)

Fail 24 Jul 2010 49,060 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust very rusty and slight blow at centre

fan belt perished

n/s mirror damaged

rack worn

underside rusty in places

Pass 24 Jul 2010 49,060 miles

exhaust very rusty and slight blow at centre

fan belt perished

n/s mirror damaged

rack worn

underside rusty in places

Pass 14 Jul 2009 47,363 miles

both front tyres low on tread and badly worn at inner edge

exhaust rusty and slight blow at center

f/n/s and r/o/s tyres curbed

noise noted from f/o/s under braking

oil leak

steering rack worn o/s

Pass 9 Jun 2008 44,968 miles

exhaust very rusty and slight blow noted from center

oil leak noted from front of engine

rear shocks worn

Fail 9 Jun 2008 44,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust very rusty and slight blow noted from center

oil leak noted from front of engine

rear shocks worn

Pass 10 May 2007 43,505 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 43,445 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Coolant leak

Pass 21 Mar 2006 41,743 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight play in O/S steering rack

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-3?

Based on 67,760 MOT tests across 8,694 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
4,237
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
8,694
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,172
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,102
constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,642
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,510
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,968
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N946 OUU is a 1995 Mazda MX-3 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1995 Mazda MX-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 92,659 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-3 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,172 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N946 OUU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 31 years old, this Mazda MX-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N946 OUU is a 1995 Mazda MX-3, first registered on 8 August 1995.

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